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If you are like me and have no clue how to single stitch into the sides of the Half Double Crochet stitch.
Basically, you put two single crochets into the area where you chain two.
I devised a plan to help me locate where to put my single crochet edging stitches.
Here is how I know where to put my stitches, I placed a small piece of yarn into the chain two space.
I put one on each side, so I knew what to look for on both sides.
Then you have to pull the scrap yarn out when the time comes. As you can see, your edging stitches are offset from each other.
Supplies for making a crochet dishcloth
For crocheting dishcloths, I only use 100% cotton yarns. Acrylic yarn doesn’t soak up water like cotton. Plus acrylic may scratch delicate dishware and glassware.
Also, for most dishcloths, you should be able to use one ball of cotton yarn.
The only exception is if you use ombre cotton yarn, there is usually less yarn in an ombre ball, and you may need a second ball to complete your project.
You can also purchase Sugar ‘n Cream Cotton yarn in solids and ombre from Michaels online.
Row 1: CH 25; HDC into the 3rd CH from the hook; HDC into the remaining stitches of your chain; CH 2 and turn your work.
Row 2-20: HDC into the top of the stitches; CH 2 and turn your work. (Do not CH 2 after row 20 is complete-this is where we apply the edging)
Edging – CH 1 and Turn your work; SC around the dishcloth. Put 3 SC into the corners to help give the dishcloth a rounded corner. After getting all the way around, Slip Stitch and finish off. Then weave the tails into your work.
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Comments
Amber Albrightsays
So crafty! I’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet!
It looks very easy I’m going to give it a go .love the color. Got a question it says to chain 25 do you put two more on it you said if it tell you to chain 10 put two more on ( well )????????
Loved the pattern, I had never tried to crochet before, but with these simple instructions I was able to crochet this dishcloth. Thank you very much for the pattern. Henny Long
I thought it was scary too at first. That is why I started off doing easy projects first. You should see the facial scrubbie I am working on. Can’t wait to post pictures.
For rows 2-20 when you say to HDC in the top stitches- is that the regular place where one would normally put the next row? Or does that mean the same as in the back loop? Thanks!
In the regular place that a person would normally put their stitches. No back loops in this pattern. Thanks for stopping by Debbie! Let me know if you have any more questions.
thank you for sharing! Can’t count the number of times I have been fooled by free patterns only to find there is no free pattern at all, only a web site to sell patterns! Congratulations for your integrity! I will remember your kindness and will tell my friends!
You’re Welcome Anne! Make sure you come back. I am working on a new dishcloth pattern. As soon as I get a how-to video done, it will be posted. Thanks for stopping by!
I’ve been crocheting for 18 years and I love to make dishcloths for myself and gifts and it’s nice to have a good variety of patterns. This pattern is so simple and works up so easy I was able to whip out 2 tonight for a friend’s new kitchen. Great pattern..I appreciate the share. 🙂
Just did your free dishcloth pattern as my first patterned project! Thanks for all the tips and easy to read steps. I think it came out pretty good! And thanks for the video..now I can doa half double stitch. Going to try your primrose pattern next 🙂
Found these on pinterest. It’s the only dish towel I have and works better than store bought one so thanks for sharing. In the process of making more right now cause could use another plus brother in law wants one as well.
Cotton is better for these types of projects. Acrylic yarn will not absorb water well and they will not last like the cotton yarn. Acrylic might be ok for scrubbies since it will be more scratchy.
Rough dementions on these wash clothes please, I miscounted in a row or two, and am not sure how to count because of turning work, so figured demotions would be just as easy! Thanks in advance
LIKE THIS DISHCLOTH HOW MANY STITCHES SHOULD YOU HAVE ON EACH ROW WHEN YOU ARE COUNTING ALSO YOU SAID YOU DONT HAVE A PRINT VERVESION TO SOMEONE ABOVE THAT COMMENTED BUT ON THIS SITE OF YOURS IT SAYS PUT YOUR EMAIL IN BOX AND YA CAN GET A PRINTABLE PLEASE EMAIL ME THANKS
Pat, There is 22 stitches in a row. There is a printable version now. Before, I didn’t offer a printable version. That comment was from before the printable was offered.
Love the pattern I have crochet for many years,my question is chained 25,then crocheting in the 3rd chain leaves 23 st. With the ch,2 at the ends adds 2 more st 25, should I not be putting a st in the top of the ch2, so my question is how many st should I have?
Sure you can! It may end up being a little bit smaller but you can add a few stitches to each row and add more rows too. Just depends on the size you want.
I finished the double crochet dishcloth. I like it pretty good . I’m just not use to a big dishcloth. Mine measures 10 x 6 . So next time I’m thinking about making it shorter . But all& All it’s great ! Doesn’t take a lot of yarn or time . Thank. You for sharing .
Hello, I am a little confused on the corners? – CH 1 and Turn your work; SC around the dishcloth. Put 3 SC into the corners to help give the dishcloth a rounded corner. After getting all the way around, Slip Stitch and finish off. Then weave the tails into your work. Are you saying to put 3 SC in each corner, by cutting the yarn and stitching these corners separately? Thank you! Carly
Carly, You only cut your yarn when you are completely done with the dishcloth. It just means, when you get to a corner of the dishcloth, instead of crocheting 1 SC into the stitch, crochet 3, then go back to one in each stitch till you reach the next corner.
Amber Albright says
So crafty! I’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet!
devon says
If you want to learn, you tube is the way to go.
Minnie mcguire says
It looks very easy I’m going to give it a go .love the color.
Got a question it says to chain 25 do you put two more on it you said if it tell you to chain 10 put two more on ( well )????????
devon says
You do not have to add more chains.
Henny Long says
Loved the pattern, I had never tried to crochet before, but with these simple instructions I was able to crochet this dishcloth. Thank you very much for the pattern. Henny Long
devon says
You’re Welcome!
MryJhnsn (@mryjhnsn) says
What a great idea with yarn remnants. Well done!
Earl-Leigh says
These are beautiful! I’m a novice so the idea of using a pattern is scary!
devon says
I thought it was scary too at first. That is why I started off doing easy projects first. You should see the facial scrubbie I am working on. Can’t wait to post pictures.
Nancy L. says
Can’t to find out how to do this. …
devon says
What are you needing help with?
Diane says
Single crocheting around at the end. It’s doesn’t lay flat. Diane
Robin says
These are beautiful. Very crafty!
Debbie says
For rows 2-20 when you say to HDC in the top stitches- is that the regular place where one would normally put the next row? Or does that mean the same as in the back loop? Thanks!
devon says
In the regular place that a person would normally put their stitches. No back loops in this pattern. Thanks for stopping by Debbie! Let me know if you have any more questions.
Anne Merrow says
thank you for sharing! Can’t count the number of times I have been fooled by free patterns only to find there is no free pattern at all, only a web site to sell patterns! Congratulations for your integrity! I will remember your kindness and will tell my friends!
devon says
You’re Welcome Anne! Make sure you come back. I am working on a new dishcloth pattern. As soon as I get a how-to video done, it will be posted. Thanks for stopping by!
Jane says
Have you come up with the new dish cloth pattern yet?
devon says
Hi Jane! All the dishcloth patterns can be found here: dishcloths
I hope you find one you would like to try. 🙂
Helen White says
Wonderful site. Loved that yellow yarn. Will try these dish clothes soon.
Thank you.
MIDWESTERN MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER FROM SOUTH DAKOTA
devon says
Let me know how you do. Thanks!
Tania says
I’ve been crocheting for 18 years and I love to make dishcloths for myself and gifts and it’s nice to have a good variety of patterns. This pattern is so simple and works up so easy I was able to whip out 2 tonight for a friend’s new kitchen. Great pattern..I appreciate the share. 🙂
devon says
Glad you liked the pattern! Hope your friend loves them!!
Lisa says
The pattern says in the top of the stitches, do you mean front loop, or just the regular loop ? Love the pattern and love to crochet 🙂
devon says
Hello Lisa! I do mean the regular loop. Sorry to confuse you. Glad you love it!
Dixie Giest says
Dishcloths wi not print
devon says
Dixie,
The pattern is not printable. You should be able to print from your browser but currently I do not offer a printable.
Ivy says
Just did your free dishcloth pattern as my first patterned project! Thanks for all the tips and easy to read steps. I think it came out pretty good! And thanks for the video..now I can doa half double stitch. Going to try your primrose pattern next 🙂
devon says
Awesome! I am glad you enjoyed the pattern! Good luck with the primrose. 🙂
Karen says
Is the ch2 at the beginning: does it count as the first hdc in that row? Or do you hdc in the same stitch as it too?
Peace, xo
devon says
I did not count the chains as the first stitch. I did the first hcd into the same stitch. I didn’t like the gap it left and that is why I did that.
Karen says
Hi!
I am wondering if the ch2 at the start is considered stitch 1?
Peace xo
devon says
I did not count it as a stitch. I didn’t like the gap it left.
Shon says
Found these on pinterest. It’s the only dish towel I have and works better than store bought one so thanks for sharing. In the process of making more right now cause could use another plus brother in law wants one as well.
debra hill says
Can you interchange cotton and acrylic yarn for these dishcloths. Or do you have to use cotton
devon says
Cotton is better for these types of projects. Acrylic yarn will not absorb water well and they will not last like the cotton yarn. Acrylic might be ok for scrubbies since it will be more scratchy.
debra says
Thank you
Isabella Cornelius says
Rough dementions on these wash clothes please, I miscounted in a row or two, and am not sure how to count because of turning work, so figured demotions would be just as easy! Thanks in advance
devon says
It is about 8.5 inches x 8.5 inches
Isabella Cornelius says
Awesome thank you so much!
devon says
You’re Welcome!
Brenda Harper says
When working the edging down the side of the rows do you only put 2 sc in the ch 2 sp or do you put them in other spaces as well? Thanks in advance!
devon says
Hello, Brenda. Only in the Chain 2 space. 🙂
Brenda Harper says
Thanks!
PAT says
LIKE THIS DISHCLOTH HOW MANY STITCHES SHOULD YOU HAVE ON EACH ROW WHEN YOU ARE COUNTING ALSO YOU SAID YOU DONT HAVE A PRINT VERVESION TO SOMEONE ABOVE THAT
COMMENTED BUT ON THIS SITE OF YOURS IT SAYS PUT YOUR EMAIL IN BOX AND YA CAN GET A PRINTABLE PLEASE EMAIL ME THANKS
devon says
Pat, There is 22 stitches in a row. There is a printable version now. Before, I didn’t offer a printable version. That comment was from before the printable was offered.
Susan Greeno says
Love the pattern I have crochet for many years,my question is chained 25,then crocheting in the 3rd chain leaves 23 st. With the ch,2 at the ends adds 2 more st 25, should I not be putting a st in the top of the ch2, so my question is how many st should I have?
devon says
22 stitches.
Reba says
Could I make a baby blanket using a soft yard with the hdc stitch?
devon says
I think you can. 🙂
Jenny says
Can you use a smaller size hook? Like a H-5mm hook
devon says
Sure you can! It may end up being a little bit smaller but you can add a few stitches to each row and add more rows too. Just depends on the size you want.
Michelle says
I finished the double crochet dishcloth. I like it pretty good . I’m just not use to a big dishcloth. Mine measures 10 x 6 . So next time I’m thinking about making it shorter . But all& All it’s great ! Doesn’t take a lot of yarn or time . Thank. You for sharing .
Lorri says
Hi Devon. For the life of me I can’t figure out the edging thing.. can you explain again what I do??
Thank you
LJ
Devon says
What part are you getting snagged on?
Carly Manning says
Hello, I am a little confused on the corners? – CH 1 and Turn your work; SC around the dishcloth. Put 3 SC into the corners to help give the dishcloth a rounded corner. After getting all the way around, Slip Stitch and finish off. Then weave the tails into your work.
Are you saying to put 3 SC in each corner, by cutting the yarn and stitching these corners separately?
Thank you!
Carly
Devon says
Carly, You only cut your yarn when you are completely done with the dishcloth. It just means, when you get to a corner of the dishcloth, instead of crocheting 1 SC into the stitch, crochet 3, then go back to one in each stitch till you reach the next corner.